Kim Armstrong's Interior Design Blog: Doors We Adore

These doors really “light my fire", as Jim Morrison would say. If you really want to spruce up your home’s curb appeal, think about painting your front door or getting a unique style/material of door. Check out some of my colorful, funky finds.

Just for further proof, I do practice what I preach. My office door happens to be an electric pink (first photo below), and my home has a soft yellow front door to accent its gray main color.

If you’d like any of these doors custom made just for you, feel free to contact us at kim@interiorsbykim.com, or (214) 500-0600.

If you’d like to get down and dirty and DIY, here’s a quick step by step guide of how to paint your own door.

1. Take your door off!! Trust me, just do it… it will be much easier in the end.

2. Remove all the hardware (knobs, hinges, peep holes, etc.)

3. Tape off any exposed glass

4. Prime the ENTIRE door. Even under where the hardware was!

5. Wait for the primer to dry, then fill any cracks with caulk. Once caulk is dry, prime over it.

6. Sand with a fine grit sandpaper. This will really make the door look expertly done.

7. Sweep off all dust and residue, and PAINT the door! If you want to spruce up the interior of your home (and the color you’ve chose melds with your interior spaces), paint the inside, too.

8. Use a roller on the flat parts, and a brush to get into the crevices. You will probably need to do several coats. Make sure you let each coat dry before doing a new one.

9. Apply the door, and viola, facelift accomplished!